Minority and human rights experts came to Budapest, Hungary in October 2015 to discuss the importance of anti-discrimination legislation in the Eastern Partnership and the Visegrád countries at a conference organized by the Eastern Partnership Minorities Network and Minority Rights Group Europe.

See the video on why advocacy for anti-discrimination policies is important.

Pilot Project “Win–win situation” was implemented by the society of the Bulgarian culture, community organization “Rodolubets” based in Transnitrian region, Republic of Moldova. The idea of the project is in line with the mission of the organization and…

The campaign focused on empowering local Roma community through education and motivation. 15 young motivated Roma leaders actively participated in 3 advocacy trainings that resulted with specific outcomes - 3 micro advocacy campaigns plans. The young leaders…

The campaign aimed to build bridges between Roma community and decision makers in order to promote Roma rights. The goal was achieved through meetings with local authorities where major problems of Roma people in the region were discussed. 240 Roma received brochures…

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I have been working for Yezidi minority’s rights and well-being for years. My community suffers from multiple discrimination and poverty in Armenia. I joined the network to get connected with other minorities and find solutions for our issues together. I participated at the 5th Civil Society Forum in Chisinau in 2013 to share my community experience and reach out to NGOs and decision makers from the region.

Boris Tamoyan
Sinjar Yezidi National Union, Armenia

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About the programme

Together with partners, we aim to establish a regional network for organizations working on minority issues by building the capacity of minority organizations in the region to undertake effective human rights advocacy at national and European level, in particular ensuring the full participation of minorities in the Eastern Partnership (EaP) process.
More information about the network andthe programme.